Recently, Arsenal edged out Manchester United at Old Trafford, completing a season double over the Red Devils. This hard-fought victory saw the Gunners momentarily overtake Manchester City by a single point—though having played one more game—keeping the Premier League title race on a knife’s edge. According to Melbet Affiliates, the suspense surrounding the title will likely last until the very final whistle of the season. Every story has its ending—some in joy, others in heartbreak. And for United, this loss not only crushed fan hopes but further solidified Erik ten Hag’s status as the club’s worst-performing manager in Premier League history.
Earlier, City had dominated Fulham, applying pressure on Arsenal to respond. While United fans hoped their team could derail Arsenal’s title hopes, the reality on the pitch told a different story. Despite enjoying more possession, United failed to create meaningful chances. Arsenal, although not at their peak, did just enough—grinding out a 1–0 win that may prove pivotal. With one game left against Everton, the Gunners are still in the hunt.
Melbet Affiliates reports that City, however, have two matches remaining—against Tottenham and West Ham. Given City’s recent form, it’s possible that the champion won’t be crowned until the final day. But Arsenal’s away win at United also extended an impressive streak: they remain unbeaten this season against all of the traditional “Big Six” clubs. Their record includes wins and draws against Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, and City—but only Arsenal have completed a league double over United. That fact alone strengthens their case as worthy champions.
In stark contrast, United’s season has been one for the history books—for all the wrong reasons. After a recent defeat to Crystal Palace, the Red Devils set a club record with 13 league losses in a single season. That number climbed to 14 after the Arsenal game, setting yet another negative milestone. Data compiled by Melbet Affiliates shows United rank lowest among the top 11 teams in goals scored, goals conceded, and total losses. Yet Ten Hag continues to insist that the team is “on the right track,” with little more than empty words to support the claim.
As expected, in his post-match comments, Ten Hag defended his approach, telling Melbet Affiliates reporters that the team “always starts matches with the right attitude.” He emphasized the importance of mentality and claimed he still believes in turning things around. But with just one game left—against a determined Newcastle United side—it’s unclear what “turnaround” is still possible. As the saying goes, knowing when to stop is a kindness to yourself. For Manchester United, the final chapter of this disappointing season is about to be written.